National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

By Debra Emery, BS, CCM, CBIS September 17 is National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). It is a nonpartisan, civic holiday dedicated to ensuring all eligible citizens are registered to vote, and their voices can be heard in local, state, and national elections. Since...
Every Day is Hill Day

Every Day is Hill Day

By Joan Westgor, MSN, RN, CCM All the hype, social media exposure, and preparation activities lead to CMSA’s Hill Day, culminating with our 30-minute opportunity to engage a legislative staffer or the rare engagement with your senator or representative!  …Relief...
Supporting the SUPPORT Act

Supporting the SUPPORT Act

By Matt Dennis Dear Members, It is a pleasure to introduce myself, CMSA’s partner in Washington, D.C. My role is to keep CMSA and its members informed of public policy debates and developments that have an impact on access to health care and specific issues that...
Telehealth: A Case Management Issue

Telehealth: A Case Management Issue

By Laura Ostrowsky, RN, CCM, MUP Telehealth is as old as people having phone conversations about their health with their doctors. It is about accessing care without an in-person visit to a provider. Of course, it has become more formalized and more comprehensive...